What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior System Engineer position at Leonard Workforce Solutions?
About the Company
Leonard Workforce Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing organization seeking a qualified candidate for the following position. Our client designs and builds custom optical test equipment, metrology systems, and precision measurement solutions used in the development of space telescopes and high-performance optical systems. Their work operates at nanometer-level wavefront error budgets and supports some of the most advanced programs in the aerospace and commercial space industries.
About the Role
They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who can take broad technical responsibility for complex optical test systems — understanding the full scope of what needs to happen, driving the team to execute, and ensuring the entire system works. This is a hands-on leadership role on a small, highly collaborative team where you will own key projects from concept through delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical execution of complex optical test and metrology systems end to end
- Define system architecture, requirements, and integration strategies for custom optical test equipment
- Drive cross-functional coordination across optical, mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines
- Manage project execution while maintaining deep technical understanding without getting lost in the weeds
- Support integration of precision mechanical systems, electronics, and software into cohesive test platforms
- Identify new metrology opportunities and help expand the company's technical capabilities
Qualifications
- Experience with optical metrology, interferometry, and precision measurement systems
- Strong understanding of optical systems and imaging — how they work, why they sometimes don't, and how testing relates to system performance
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and take full ownership of system-level outcomes
- Experience with precision mechanics, optomechanical integration, or related hardware disciplines
- Familiarity with system-level integration of software, electronics, and optical subsystems
- Ability to operate at a high level while respecting technical details — setting the work structure without getting consumed by individual tasks
- Background in aerospace, defense, or commercial space preferred
- US Citizen or Green Card holder required
Required Skills
- Optical Metrology
- Systems Engineering
- Optical Systems Design
- Interferometry
- Precision Mechanics
- Optomechanical Integration
- Test & Validation
- Project Leadership
- Aerospace Systems
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Includes 401k with company contribution, annual performance bonus, and profit sharing.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
Salary : $120,000 - $200,000